Sunset & Sunrise Today in Longmont, Colorado
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Longmont: sunrise 7:11 AM, sunset 6:20 PM.
In Longmont, Colorado, the sun rises at 7:10 AM and sets at 6:21 PM today, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for a total of 11h 11m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Longmont at 12:46 PM.
Because Longmont is at 40.17° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 34 seconds. This is autumn in Longmont, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Longmont's golden hour, about 5:45 PM to 6:39 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:39 PM to 6:49 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Longmont is at 6:20 PM and sunrise at 7:11 AM — about 2m 33s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Longmont drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Longmont, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Longmont ranges from as early as 4:34 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:33 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 01m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 18m.
Moon in Longmont today
Sunset today: Longmont vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longmont | 7:10 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 11m |
| Boulder | 7:10 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 11m |
| Loveland | 7:10 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 10m |
| Broomfield | 7:10 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 11m |
| Brighton | 7:09 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 11m |
Longmont sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 01m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 18m
- Latest sunset 8:33 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:34 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:30 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:29 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Longmont (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:31 AM | 8:33 PM | 15h 01m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 18m |
Longmont sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:10 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 11m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:11 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 33s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:12 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 33s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:13 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 32s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:14 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 32s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:15 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 31s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:16 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 30s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:17 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 30s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:18 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 30s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:20 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 28s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:21 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 28s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:22 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 27s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:23 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 26s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:24 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 38m | −2m 25s |
Twilight times in Longmont today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:39 AM | 7:52 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:11 AM | 7:20 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:42 AM | 6:49 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:52 AM | 7:46 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:45 PM | 6:39 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Longmont by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 22m |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 09m |
| March | 6:33 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 18m |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 55m |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 50m |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 58m |
| August | 5:58 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 15m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 03m |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 27m |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 31m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Longmont
What time is sunset in Longmont today?
Sunset in Longmont, Colorado is at 6:21 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Longmont today?
Sunrise in Longmont is at 7:10 AM today, with 11h 11m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Longmont tomorrow?
Sunrise in Longmont tomorrow is at 7:11 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:20 PM.
What time is sunset in Longmont tomorrow?
Sunset in Longmont tomorrow is at 6:20 PM.
How long is the day in Longmont today?
Longmont gets 11h 11m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:10 AM and sunset at 6:21 PM.
When is golden hour in Longmont?
The evening golden hour in Longmont is about 5:45 PM to 6:39 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Longmont?
The evening blue hour in Longmont runs from about 6:39 PM to 6:49 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Longmont?
After sunset at 6:21 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Longmont at around 6:49 PM today.
When is solar noon in Longmont?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Longmont — is at 12:46 PM today.
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